Video production guides Straight answers
One question per guide, answered in the first paragraph. Written by Brandon Ascari, founder of Ascari Digital.
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Pricing
How much does video production cost in New Jersey?
Real starting prices from a New Jersey video production company, the four things that move the price, and how to get more from your budget.
Live streaming
Live streaming a conference: what you actually need
What you need to live stream a conference, from internet and audio to cameras, graphics and platforms, from a crew with 1,000+ live streams.
YouTube
Launching a YouTube channel for your business: the first 90 days
A 90-day plan for launching a business YouTube channel, from positioning and setup to a publishing schedule and what to measure each month.
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Live streaming vs. recording a conference: which one you actually need
Do you need a live stream, a recording or both? How to decide from your audience, sponsors and budget, with a side-by-side comparison.
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YouTube agency vs. in-house editor vs. freelancer: cost and output compared
What a YouTube agency, an in-house editor and a freelancer cost, what each produces, and how to choose for a business channel.
Pricing
What a video production day costs: New Jersey vs. New York City vs. Philadelphia
A production day with us starts at $1,500 in New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia. Here's what actually changes the price in each market.
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Hero video vs. brand film: what you get at $4,500 vs. $10,000
What separates a $4,500 hero video from a $10,000 brand film, side by side, and how to tell which one your company actually needs.
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Same-day event edit vs. standard delivery: when it's worth the premium
When a same-day event edit is worth the premium, when standard 5–7 day delivery is the better choice, and what each one takes to pull off.
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Hiring a solo videographer vs. a production company for corporate video
When a solo videographer is the right hire for corporate video, when you need a production company, and the questions to ask either one.
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